Retort Operator - Nights

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Verify that the retorts you want to start-up on are empty.
• Check incoming water temperature and write down the results on the retort downtime sheet.
• Make sure that steam and air is present at the retorts.
• Make sure system is in Auto.
• Ensure the retorts are loaded and unloaded properly.
• Enter that data on the retort sheet.
• Chlorine test is required one time per shift and recorded on the retort log sheet.
• Incoming water temperature is checked at the beginning of each shift and mid-way through shift and recorded on the retort log sheet and downtime sheet.
• Final stage is to unload sterilized pouched product to the arrival lanes to be unloaded.
• Able to track and document readings on up to 8 retorts as needed.
• Demonstrates and understanding of the cook cycle.
• Participates as a member of the team.
• Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members.
• Attends appropriate team meetings.
• As a member of the team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc.
• Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and works with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons Operating Systems Principles and Objectives

• Familiar with Simmons' established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies).
• Understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position's role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Physical Activities

• Sit, stand and walk.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Steel toed shoes
• Ear Plugs
• Hair Net

Travel

N/A

Technical Experience

• Experienced within a manufacturing/process environment with knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.

Industry Experience

• Background in manufacturing.

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education

Some college and/or Tech School.